17.5 inch GFS Transition GP S701 Black Adjustable
Saddle ID: S9568
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appointment in case of any unexpected delays with the courier.
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to import a quality saddle from UK than to source one in their own country.
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Typically fits:
This saddle typically works on horses with a standard back profile and standard wither.
It features movable girth straps that can be moved to the balance or point ring if required, which can help achieve a better fit.
This saddle has wool-flocked panels, so your fitter can make minor adjustments to the flocking to get the best fit for your horse.
It also features an adjustable gullet tree, so the width can easily be altered by swapping out the gullet bars.
Please note the below features of this model are as standard from new.
Please check the photos and condition details to see if there are any differences shown such as missing knee blocks for example.
- X-change Gullet System
- Siliconized Wool Flock
- X-change Girthing Option
- Polymer Synthetic Web Strained Saddle Tree
- Front Gusset To Enable Fit Adjustment
- Velcro knee blocks: customised to suit the riders leg length
- Finest double-stitched calfskin
- Change girth points to enable you the perfect girthing arrangement for your horse.
- Dual flap
- Thick padded knee roll for ultimate rider comfort.
- Carbon fibre webbed tree – comfort to both horse and rider
- Changeable gullet bar for easy adjustment as your horse changes shape takes gullets from Narrow to XXW
- Discipline: GP
- Material: Leather
- Panel type: SIlicone Flock
- Wither profile: Standard
- Tree type: Polymer Synthetic - X Change
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Specifications:
- Flap length: 15
- RRP: vs Our Price: £ 1,695.00 vs. £ 725.00
These leathers are natural, so colour blemishes, marks and scars are part of the natural beauty of the leather and are not a fault.
For this reason, care of the leather and consideration in use is crucial to the performance of your GFS saddle.
The life of your saddle is dependent upon maintaining the natural oils and greases in the leather.
We only recommend, using ‘natural‘ products on your GFS saddle and those specially designed for use with ‘equestrian leathers‘, not those associated with the care and or cleaning of ‘car seats and or leathers designed for home use.
You MUST NOT use a ‘spray cleaner‘ when cleaning.
CLEANING
To clean we recommend wiping with a ‘damp cloth/sponge‘ to remove dirt and debris that may otherwise, scratch the surface of the leather, and then clean with a ‘glycerine saddle soap.
Cleaning should take place, once a week (dependent upon use) or after use in an environment where the riding surface is disturbed and rises onto your saddle.
To maintain the natural suppleness of the leather, we recommend the following:
PRIOR TO FIRST USE
You MUST, dress your saddle with NAF Shere Luxe ‘Leather Balsam‘ as this rich wax– based Balsam will enrich the leather of your new saddle prior to use.
An alternative reputable brand is acceptable.
You should liberally dress and leave overnight, to ensure maximum penetration into the leather, which will both seal in moisture and protect your saddle.
STIRRUP LEATHERS
You MUST NOT, use either ‘synthetic‘ stirrup leathers or those with a nylon face, they will act as an abrasive to the surface of the leather.
We also recommend that a good quality leather girth be used, rather than one made from any kind of fabric or synthetic material.
ONGOING CARE
After cleaning, weekly, you should replenish and rejuvenate the moisture content of the leather.
Lightly dress the surface with the Balsam, to maintain moisture content and protection.
ESPECIALLY take EXTRA care in high-wear areas, such as:
Areas that are in contact with girth buckles and Billet straps.
Friction rub areas, such as where the stirrup leathers rub on the Flap.
If your saddle leathers are treated in this way, you should over time, achieve the traditional beauty of an age-worked saddle, and expect many years of excellent service.
CLOTHING & COLOUR LOSS
It is normal, especially if the surface of the leather is ‘damp‘, to experience some colour loss onto your breeches.
For this reason, we recommend that appropriate clothing is selected, especially when the saddle is new, and has received treatment with a leather care product.
Once the saddle has been used once or twice, most of this colour loss should disappear, unless the saddle surface has been made ‘damp‘ after cleaning.
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